Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Thai Burger Company
3520 Ashford StLocal, delicious, and right down the street
We have great Thai food around here- be careful with the spice here though. Their spicy is no joke! Great flavors, reasonable prices, and family owned. *might still be cash only
23 locals recommend
The Original Sab-E-Lee
13223-2 Linda Vista RdWe have great Thai food around here- be careful with the spice here though. Their spicy is no joke! Great flavors, reasonable prices, and family owned. *might still be cash only
La Colombe Coffee
4545 La Jolla Village DrBest coffee in San Diego. Period. Faves: draft latte and iced mocha
Mekong Restaurant
3904 Convoy StLaos/Thai mix- can't go wrong with their Phad Thai or their Phad See Ew
Our second favorite coffee spot, but our go-to if you're looking for something a little more exotic. Their black sesame and matcha drinks are delicious.
9 locals recommend
S3 Coffee Bar
6225 Mission Gorge RdOur second favorite coffee spot, but our go-to if you're looking for something a little more exotic. Their black sesame and matcha drinks are delicious.
San Diegans take their pizza seriously, and Tribute is our choice for the best. Fresh ingredients, great crust.
58 locals recommend
Tribute Pizza
3077 North Park WaySan Diegans take their pizza seriously, and Tribute is our choice for the best. Fresh ingredients, great crust.
Somi Somi
4620 Convoy StIce cream + fish shaped waffle cone + Nutella: amazing
Shake Shack
4309 La Jolla Village DrSome So Cal folks swear by In N Out, but we're shake shack people.
Drinks & Nightlife
Balboa's Tap House
4421 Genesee AveGood selection of craft beer, and fantastic food (try any of their burgers)
Council Brewing Company
7705 Convoy CtIf you're into IPA's, this would be a good spot for you
Arts & Culture
Great place to visit and walk around. They have a free tram that runs all throughout the park and parking areas- our kids love the tram as much as the park. Also of note: during the summer they have free concerts, all the different museums (our favorites would be the Museum of Man, Museum of Art, and the Natural History Museum).
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Great place to visit and walk around. They have a free tram that runs all throughout the park and parking areas- our kids love the tram as much as the park. Also of note: during the summer they have free concerts, all the different museums (our favorites would be the Museum of Man, Museum of Art, and the Natural History Museum).
Parks & Nature
Our favorite spot to hike- you can start and end down at the Ocean, and lots of trails take you out to Ocean overlooks. We've seen dolphins twice from here on hikes.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadOur favorite spot to hike- you can start and end down at the Ocean, and lots of trails take you out to Ocean overlooks. We've seen dolphins twice from here on hikes.
Our favorite beach- gorgeous, clean(ish) bathrooms, and a playground. In the summer, plenty of parking if you get there before 11.
184 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores
Our favorite beach- gorgeous, clean(ish) bathrooms, and a playground. In the summer, plenty of parking if you get there before 11.
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StMission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardPacific Beach
Shopping
Best mall I've ever been to- beautiful campus, lots of shaded areas to hang out and sit down, cool shops, and great food.
381 locals recommend
Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrBest mall I've ever been to- beautiful campus, lots of shaded areas to hang out and sit down, cool shops, and great food.
The place to go if you're searching for a bargain. Pretty much every store you can think of
45 locals recommend
Outlets at the Border
4463 Camino De La PlazaThe place to go if you're searching for a bargain. Pretty much every store you can think of
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveRight down the street from our house- good produce selection, and their hot food is also really good
10 locals recommend
Carnival Market
3560 Ashford StRight down the street from our house- good produce selection, and their hot food is also really good
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveTarget
3030 Grape StreetEntertainment & Activities
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrOne of the best zoos in the world!
They've made a good amount of improvements to the parks and shows recently. Especially good for little ones
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.They've made a good amount of improvements to the parks and shows recently. Especially good for little ones
Great place to grab coffee and/or a gelato, and to walk around. Favorites: Pappalecco and Filippi's.
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
Great place to grab coffee and/or a gelato, and to walk around. Favorites: Pappalecco and Filippi's.
Really well done park. In the summer, the water park is worth the extra admission!
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrReally well done park. In the summer, the water park is worth the extra admission!